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Set up a merchant account for Google in-app purchases

Create a payments profile in Google Play Console to enable in-app purchases for the Android Branded App.

To enable in-app purchases in the Android Branded App, you need to create a payments profile in Google Play Console. The steps below walk you through creating the profile and completing the required fields.

To set up a merchant account:

  • Click on Settings near the bottom left:

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  • Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Payments profile:

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  • Click Create payments profile:

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  • If you see a profile you've already created, you can select the existing profile. Otherwise, create a payments profile.

  • Complete all required fields on the profile form (Business location, Account type, Name and address, Primary contact info, Public business info, etc.):

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  • When you've completed the form, click Submit:

Tip: Click the link on the final Payments profile page to enroll in Google's program for a reduced 15% service fee.

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